COUNS 110 - Career and Life Planning - Liz Shaker
| Course: | Career and Life Planning |
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| Professor: | Liz Shaker |
| Email: | liz.shaker@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to Counseling 110 - Career and Life Planning!
Career and Life Planning is a lifelong process and does not happen over night. Throughout life we learn about ourselves, our strengths, our challenges, what we like and what we do not like. We participate in different experiences that help shape us and allow us to learn about ourselves and that is exactly what we are going to do in this class.
We will spend the next 8 weeks engaging in the self exploration process through completing different career assessments including interests, skills, abilities, personality, values and character strengths. We will explore the world of work and the current labor market trends and evaluate which work environments my be the best fit for you! We will go through the job search process, create a resume, cover letter, practice interviewing skills and develop your career vision statement. I look forward to experiencing this journey with you.
Course Description
Career & Life Planning 110 introduces self-assessment tools to identify college majors and careers by clarifying interests, skills, abilities, values and personality type. Students will examine the decision-making process, self- management, life roles and goal setting. Includes a review of labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing and job search strategies.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the career planning and decision-making process
- Find a career path and/or major consistent with individual skills, values, interests, and personality style
- Recognize the skills needed to succeed in a particular occupational field
- Gain cover letter, resume writing, and interviewing skills
- Have a better understanding of oneself
Student Learning Outcome (SLO):
At the end of this course, it is expected that students who have regularly participated and completed all assignments will be able to:
- Assess and evaluate personal characteristics including their skills, values, interests, abilities, and personality traits as they apply to academic, career, and personal decisions throughout one's lifespan.
What to Expect in this Course
This course moves quickly in 8 weeks and all assignments are designed to help guide you through the career exploration process. The time and effort you put into this course will help you learn more about your future career path. There are many ways to get to one place and the goal of this class is to help you make the most informed decisions to help you get to your career goal. During the semester you will complete different online career assessments, visit different online career sites and participate in weekly discussion board posts with your peers. To be successful in this course you are expected to spend 6 hours a week dedicated to the readings, homework and career research.
Types of Assessments
Each week you will participate in student-lead discussion posts with your peers, quizzes based off weekly lessons and text book readings. Homework assignments allow you an opportunity to apply what we learn in class.
Textbook Information
We will be using Open Educational Resources (OER) materials for this course, which is a free digital textbook. A digital copy will be available in Canvas.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 08/01/2021 Sub#: 438